Abstract:
The purpose of the study is to gauge the scope of bioenergy opportunities by identifying and profiling bioenergy projects and potential projects in Oregon, and learning directly from developers the key challenges and issues this nascent sector faces. Bioenergy projects are defined as projects that would produce biofuels (ethanol and biodiesel) and electric power from biomass or biogas. To gauge the potential of the bioenergy sector in Oregon and determine prominent regulatory and technology issues, the study included: 1. Telephone interviews with informed individuals to learn of Oregon projects, and 2. An electronic survey with a smaller group of individuals to identify permitting or regulatory barriers to siting biofuel projects in Oregon, and identify possible roles for a university–based research center to assist in promoting Oregon’s biofuel economy.
Description:
PROJECT APPROACH .................................................................................................. 1;
BIOMASS AND BIOFUEL POTENTIAL................................................................................. 2;
Phone Interviews for Project Identification................................................................ 2;
Electronic Survey for Permitting Barriers.................................................................. 2;
KEY RESULTS................................................................................................................. 3;
BIOFUELS........................................................................................................................ 5;
BIOMASS......................................................................................................................... 6;
BIOGAS ............................................................................................................................ 7;
OTHER BIO-ECONOMY PROJECTS..................................................................................... 8;
PERMITTING AND REGULATORY BARRIERS ..................................................... 9;
PERMITTING BARRIERS RESPONDENTS’ PROFILE............................................................. 9;
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERMITTING BARRIERS................................................................ 9;
STATE OF OREGON INCENTIVES FOR SITING FACILITIES ................................................ 11;
ONE BEST THING OREGON COULD DO TO PROMOTE BIOFUELS AND BIOMASS............. 12;
ITEMS WORKING WELL ................................................................................................. 12;
OTHER ISSUES AND SUGGESTIONS ................................................................................. 13;
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER ................................... 13;
BEST SERVICES AND RESEARCH................................................................................... 14;
General ..................................................................................................................... 14;
Biomass..................................................................................................................... 15;
Biofuel....................................................................................................................... 16;
Biogas ....................................................................................................................... 16;
ATTACHMENT A.......................................................................................................... 18;
ATTACHMENT B.......................................................................................................... 23
